Holidays in Limassol:
The town of
Limassol is located on the southern coast of Cyprus. It is the island's largest seaside resort area, with a wide sea front promenade to boast and bustling shopping streets which are a favorite among tourists, and Cyprus's second largest city, which makes it a very important commercial and tourist center.
Limassol has a very lively character and a high spirited reputation which is just fitting because it host the island's best known festivals from masquerade parties to grand balls and parades as well as it carries the most energetic nightlife. Indeed Limassol is the place to be for a very amusing
cheap holidays in Cyprus.
Every tourist definitely is bound to find something which fits any of their cheap holiday’s preferences in Limassol. A wide selection of holiday accommodation can be found on the eastern side of town, ranging from luxury
hotels to very affordable apartments and villas. Also in the area are a multitude of pubs, tavernas, discos and nightclubs which will really spike up your nightlife. Along the coasts are numerous choices of
beaches and resorts all with the conveniences of changing facilities, showers, couple of bars and cafes and other comforting amenities. A newly made marina is also available for the yachtsmen.
Limassol is also known for its wines and sugar cane products. On the background of the city is spread of mountains called Troodos, wherein the famous grapes are grown amongst its foothills. Tours in some wineries can be arranged for tourists truly interested in witnessing wine production and finally tasting the product. Otherwise, these products alongside other local produce could be bought in Limassol's shopping center which offers everything from modern to traditional and handmade.
More to these, Limassol also houses a few important landmarks. Near the town's old port is the Limassol Castle where Richard the Lionheart allegedly married the Queen Berengaria and crowned her the female sovereign ruler of England. Limassol is also home to various museums where interesting exhibits of potteries and tombstones are displayed.
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